When we think of trauma, we are usually talking about something that happened as well as the associated memories of that event. In fact, for most people, surviving a traumatic event is only the beginning. Many involuntarily relive the memory of that trauma year after...
To varying degrees, nearly everyone has fears. Some fear heights, some fear the dark, others fear spiders; but for me, I fear eating certain foods. It’s really a scary thing, being afraid to eat certain foods. But, did you know that restricting the range of...
When you are recovering from an eating disorder, the holidays can be less than jolly. So, let’s identify what is harmful and make a plan on how to survive the holidays with an eating disorder. While good cheer and tidings of joy abound, the reality is, the holidays...
‘Tis the season to reconnect with family. But, how do you endure family gatherings when half of the family disagrees ideologically? You love your family, but maybe don’t love their politics, beliefs, and opinions. So, during the holiday season, let’s...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: When “That Time of the Month” Becomes Debilitating Most women are adversely impacted by their monthly menstrual cycles on some level, but a small percentage may suffer disproportionately with a debilitating condition called...
While many people may think of domestic violence as being prevalent in foreign countries where women are marginalized, the reality is that domestic violence is also widespread in the US. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate...